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RAF Regiment Soldiers Deploy on US Osprey Rotary Wing Aircraft on Operation Backfoot
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RAF Regiment Soldiers Deploy on US Osprey Rotary Wing Aircraft on Operation Backfoot
Members of II Squadron RAF Regiment and the US Marine Corps board US Osprey Aircraft at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
The Coalition troops deployed on Operation Backfoot, a combined operation to disrupt insurgent activity in Helmand province.
A Joint UK/US/Afghan operation south of Bastion Airfield involving 2 Squadron, RAF Regiment, has found and destroyed a large cache of Taliban IED-making equipment which was ready to be used in attacks against Afghan and ISAF forces.
Operation Dishata Pasha (Pashtu for Backfoot) was launched at dawn on Monday (Feb 6), with RAF Regiment troops under command of Sqn Ldr Jules Weekes (33), Officer Commanding 2 Sqn, RAF Regiment. The force also included warriors from Afghan Armys 3rd Brigade and US Marines from 2 Marine Expeditionary Force.
The force deployed by US Osprey aircraft, with its unique tilt-rotor capability, and the operation resulted in the find and destruction of a suspected insurgent IED cache close to Bastion Airfield in Helmand Province. The force also scooped a wealth of intelligence despite coming under fire several times.
The operation took place in the Dasht (or desert) south of Bastion Airfield, whose protection is the task of 2 Squadron, operating as part of 3 RAF Force Protection Wing. The Dasht is a sparse landscape of rolling fields and scrub dotted with compounds and is increasingly being used as a harbour area by Taliban forces who have come under pressure elsewhere by successful coalition operations
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The print captures the intense and coordinated efforts of RAF Regiment Soldiers and US Marines as they deploy on a US Osprey Rotary Wing Aircraft during Operation Backfoot in Afghanistan. This joint UK/US/Afghan operation aimed to disrupt insurgent activity in Helmand province, specifically targeting Taliban IED-making equipment. Under the command of Sqn Ldr Jules Weekes, Officer Commanding 2 Sqn, RAF Regiment, this coalition force embarked on Operation Dishata Pasha (Pashtu for Backfoot) with determination and precision. Accompanied by warriors from Afghan Army's 3rd Brigade and US Marines from 2 Marine Expeditionary Force, they boarded the unique tilt-rotor capability of the US Osprey aircraft. As they ventured into the Dasht south of Bastion Airfield, a challenging landscape characterized by rolling fields and scrub dotted with compounds, their mission became clear: locate and neutralize a suspected insurgent IED cache. Despite facing multiple instances of enemy fire throughout the operation, these brave soldiers remained undeterred. Their perseverance paid off as they successfully discovered and destroyed the hidden cache while gathering valuable intelligence. The find not only dealt a significant blow to Taliban forces but also safeguarded Afghan and ISAF troops from potential attacks. This photograph serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment displayed by these coalition troops who risked their lives to protect others. It showcases their professionalism, teamwork, and resilience in carrying out vital operations that contribute to maintaining peace in Afghanistan.
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